Why Nothing Competes With Tesla Today, Plug-In Hybrids Included

By John Voelcker 12,561 views Apr 24, 2015 Follow John Add to circle Reddit This! Share on Facebook Share on Twitter 2015 Tesla Model S 70D in new Ocean Blue color Enlarge Photo Two years ago, the launch of the Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid produced the first ostensible large luxury plug-in sedan competitor to the Tesla Model S electric car. The Porsche is a plug-in hybrid, with an electric range of 15 or 16 miles; the Tesla is all-electric, with ranges of 208 to 275 miles. DON'T MISS: 2014 Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid: Gas Mileage Review Of Plug-In Hybrid At the time, many commentators suggested the Porsche would eat into Tesla's sales, giving a new option to luxury buyers who wanted a large plug-in sedan from a prestige brand. Porsche sells about 100 plug-in Panameras a month, but Tesla's U.S. sales remain substantially higher. (Tesla Motors doesn't release sales breakdowns...